Senior Project Planner - Water Industry

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Senior Project Planner - Water Industry

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Stantec .This is an opportunity to join Stantec’s Major Projects Delivery team and contribute to delivering critical environmental and infrastructure improvements in the water sector. You will work on projects across the UK, primarily within water sector Design and Construction (DandC), collaborating with a national team from pre-construction through to final delivery. You will develop and maintain detailed project schedules, track progress, and proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.Within the region you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects such as Yorkshire Water’s Storm Overflow Alliance, United Utilities’ Design Development Partnership, and Northumbrian Water’s Strategic Technical Partnership. The role can be based from offices in Leeds, Manchester, Warrington, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or Glasgow. You will join a collaborative team, working closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders. Stantec supports development opportunities across our diverse business, extending beyond the water sector.See the following link for more information on our work in the Water sector: Water.Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Planner, you will:Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6Monitor progress and performance, updating schedules as requiredIdentify, communicate, and mitigate risks to keep projects on time and on budgetCollaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders across delivery teamsLead programmes autonomously and provide value through consultingQualifications

Proven experience managing complex projects/programmes using Primavera P6Ability to lead programmes autonomously and mentor othersStrong collaboration skills with a wide range of stakeholdersExperience managing change within DandC in P6 in accordance with contract requirementsSolid understanding of DandC sequencing and interfacesFamiliarity with NEC 3 and NEC 4 contractsPrevious experience in the water sector is beneficial but not essentialAbout Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 33,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents. We have been serving the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide solutions aligned with our clients’ vision, delivering value through technical excellence and market insight. We are committed to a fairer, better tomorrow and supporting clean growth, radical changes in our economy, and future community needs.Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We strive for equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment and comply with applicable laws and regulations.We encourage applicants to apply, even if their experience doesn’t exactly align with every listed qualification.Recruitment and accessibility

We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need adjustments or support, please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will discuss how best to assist you.Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Project Management and Information TechnologyIndustries: Business Consulting and ServicesNote: This post includes options to work from multiple offices in the region and may include site and client coordination as ..... full job details .....